Butter corn rice is a one-pot dish made with sweet corn, rice, seasonings, and butter. It's easy, delicious, and the perfect summer recipe!
Servings 3servings
Prep Time 8 minutesmins
Cook Time 22 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2sweet corn on the cobabout 1 1/2 cups
1 1/2cupsriceshort-grain or medium grain rice
1 1/2cupswater
1tbspsoy sauce
1 1/2tbspmirin
2-3tbspunsalted butter
pinchof salt
pinchof ground black pepper
Instructions
Using a knife, cut off the corn kernels from the cob and measure approximately 1 1/2 cups. Can be substituted with canned corn.
Wash and rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Place the rice into a donabe or pot.
To the pot, add water, mirin, a pinch of salt, and mix well. Carefully layer the corn on top of the rice. Optional - add the cobs on top for more flavor.
Cover with a lid, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to steam for 10 minutes undisturbed.
Add butter and ground black pepper on top. Mix well, serve, and enjoy!